Book Fairs and Festivals Schedule

Week of November 12 through November 19

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, November 17
8:01 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Peter Wallison, "Judicial Fortitude"American Enterprise Institute's Peter Wallison argued that the judiciary is partially responsible ... American Enterprise Institute's Peter Wallison argued that the judiciary is partially responsible for the administrative arm of the executive branch taking over the legislative role of Congress. 9:01 AM ESTApprox. 59 min.History Bookshelf Stephen Carter, "Invisible"Yale University law professor Stephen Carter recalled the life of his grandmother, Eunice Hunton ... Yale University law professor Stephen Carter recalled the life of his grandmother, Eunice Hunton Carter, an attorney who was a member of legal teams in the 1930s and '40s responsible for the disruption of organized crime in New York City. The author noted that Ms. Carter, the granddaughter of slaves, gained great notoriety for her work, despite the prejudices she faced throughout her career. 10:00 AM ESTApprox. 4 hr. 25 min.LIVE 2018 Miami Book Festival SaturdayBookTV presents coverage of the 2018 Miami Book Fair. BookTV presents coverage of the 2018 Miami Book Fair.
2:25 PM ESTApprox. 20 min.Interview with Ibtihaj Muhammad, "Proud"BookTV talked with Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first female Muslim-American to medal at the Olympic ... BookTV talked with Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first female Muslim-American to medal at the Olympic Games. 2:45 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.LIVE 2018 Miami Book Festival SaturdayBookTV presents coverage of the 2018 Miami Book Fair. BookTV presents coverage of the 2018 Miami Book Fair. 3:49 PM ESTApprox. 13 min.Michelle Obama, "Becoming"Former First Lady Michelle Obama discussed her memoir, "Becoming." Former First Lady Michelle Obama discussed her memoir, "Becoming."
4:02 PM ESTApprox. 47 min.LIVE 2018 Miami Book Festival SaturdayBookTV presents coverage of the 2018 Miami Book Fair. BookTV presents coverage of the 2018 Miami Book Fair. 4:49 PM ESTApprox. 17 min.Interview with Jonah Goldberg, "Suicide of the West"BooktV talked to syndicated columnist Jonah Goldberg, who argued that tribalism, populism, and ... BooktV talked to syndicated columnist Jonah Goldberg, who argued that tribalism, populism, and nationalism is threatening American democracy. 5:06 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 17 min.LIVE 2018 Miami Book Festival SaturdayBookTV presents coverage of the 2018 Miami Book Fair. BookTV presents coverage of the 2018 Miami Book Fair.
6:23 PM ESTApprox. 38 min.John Mearsheimer, "The Great Delusion"University of Chicago professor John Mearsheimer took a critical look at the U.S.'s efforts to ... University of Chicago professor John Mearsheimer took a critical look at the U.S.'s efforts to spread its liberal ideals around the world. 7:01 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 39 min.BookTV Visits Memphis, TNThe C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Memphis, Tennessee to learn about its literary community. The C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Memphis, Tennessee to learn about its literary community. 8:40 PM ESTApprox. 20 min.Larry Elder, "A Lot Like Me"Radio talk-show host and columnist, Larry Elder, discussed his latest book, "A Lot Like Me: A ... Radio talk-show host and columnist, Larry Elder, discussed his latest book, "A Lot Like Me: A Father and Son's Journey to Reconciliation."
9:00 PM ESTApprox. 52 min.David Corn & Michael Isikoff, "Russian Roulette"Journalists Michael Isikoff and David Corn reported on how Russian hackers attempted to influence ... Journalists Michael Isikoff and David Corn reported on how Russian hackers attempted to influence the 2016 Presidential election. 9:52 PM ESTApprox. 8 min.Mitchell Kaplan & Eduardo PadronBookTV talked to Miami Book Fair co-founder Mitchell Kaplan and Miami Dade College president ... BookTV talked to Miami Book Fair co-founder Mitchell Kaplan and Miami Dade College president Eduardo Padron about the Miami Book Fair. 10:00 PM ESTApprox. 48 min.Simon Winchester, "The Perfectionists"Simon Winchester provided a history of technology; from the Industrial Revolution to today. Simon Winchester provided a history of technology; from the Industrial Revolution to today.
10:48 PM ESTApprox. 24 min.Interview with Justice Sonia Sotomayor, "The Beloved World Of Sonia Sotomayor"BookTV talked to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor about her path to the High Court. BookTV talked to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor about her path to the High Court. 11:12 PM ESTApprox. 34 min.Call-in with Michael Beschloss, "Presidents of War"Presidential historian Michael Beschloss examined the complex decisions a Commander in Chief must ... Presidential historian Michael Beschloss examined the complex decisions a Commander in Chief must make while the country is at war. He discussed his book and took national viewer phone calls. 11:46 PM ESTApprox. 24 min.Call-in with Gina Loudon, "Mad Politics"Gina Loudon, a member of the Trump 2020 Campaign Media Advisory Board, offered her analysis of the ... Gina Loudon, a member of the Trump 2020 Campaign Media Advisory Board, offered her analysis of the current political climate and took national viewer phone calls.
Sunday, November 18
12:10 AM ESTApprox. 52 min.Justice Sonia Sotomayor, "The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor"Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor recalled her path to the High Court. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor recalled her path to the High Court. 1:02 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.John Grisham, Hampton Sides, & David GrannAuthors John Grisham, "The Reckoning," David Grann, "The White Darkness," and Hampton Sides, "On ... Authors John Grisham, "The Reckoning," David Grann, "The White Darkness," and Hampton Sides, "On Desperate Ground," discussed their latest books. 2:05 AM ESTApprox. 47 min.Elaine Pagels, "Why ReligionPrinceton University religion professor Elaine Pagels examined the role of religion in the 21st ... Princeton University religion professor Elaine Pagels examined the role of religion in the 21st century.
2:52 AM ESTApprox. 16 min.Interview with Jonah Goldberg, "Suicide of the West"BooktV talked to syndicated columnist Jonah Goldberg, who argued that tribalism, populism, and ... BooktV talked to syndicated columnist Jonah Goldberg, who argued that tribalism, populism, and nationalism is threatening American democracy. 3:08 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Discussion with Rebecca Traister & Celeste NgAuthors Rebecca Traister, "Good and Mad" and Celeste Ng, "Little Fires Everywhere" discussed their ... Authors Rebecca Traister, "Good and Mad" and Celeste Ng, "Little Fires Everywhere" discussed their recent books and writing process. 4:23 AM ESTApprox. 40 min.Matthew Hennessey, "Zero Hour for Gen X"The Wall Street Journal's Matthew Hennessey examined the role Generation X will play in America's ... The Wall Street Journal's Matthew Hennessey examined the role Generation X will play in America's future.
5:03 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Yoram Hazony, "The Virtue of Nationalism"Yoram Hazony argued that having a world of independent nations is favorable to having global ... Yoram Hazony argued that having a world of independent nations is favorable to having global governance. 6:18 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.David Blight, "Frederick Douglass"Yale University history professor David Blight recalled the life of public intellectual and ... Yale University history professor David Blight recalled the life of public intellectual and orator, Frederick Douglass (1818-1895). He was joined in conversation by Eddie Glaude, chair of the Center for African American Studies at Princeton University. 7:23 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 7 min.Arnold Offner, "Hubert Humphrey"Historian Arnold Offner recounted the life of Vice President and 1968 Democratic presidential ... Historian Arnold Offner recounted the life of Vice President and 1968 Democratic presidential nominee Hubert Humphrey.
8:30 AM ESTApprox. 2 hr.BookTV Visits Memphis, TNThe C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Memphis, Tennessee to learn about its literary community. The C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Memphis, Tennessee to learn about its literary community. 10:30 AM ESTApprox. 2 hr. 1 min.LIVE 2018 Miami Book Fair SundayBookTV presents coverage of the 2018 Miami Book Fair. BookTV presents coverage of the 2018 Miami Book Fair. 12:31 PM ESTApprox. 47 min.Adam Gopnik, "At the Strangers' Gate"The New Yorker's, Adam Gopnik, discussed his memoir "At the Strangers' Gate." The New Yorker's, Adam Gopnik, discussed his memoir "At the Strangers' Gate."
1:18 PM ESTApprox. 58 min.LIVE 2018 Miami Book Fair SundayBookTV presents coverage of the 2018 Miami Book Fair. BookTV presents coverage of the 2018 Miami Book Fair. 2:16 PM ESTApprox. 12 min.Michelle Obama, "Becoming"Former First Lady Michelle Obama discussed her memoir, "Becoming." Former First Lady Michelle Obama discussed her memoir, "Becoming." 2:28 PM ESTApprox. 3 hr. 19 min.LIVE 2018 Miami Book Fair SundayBookTV presents coverage of the 2018 Miami Book Fair. BookTV presents coverage of the 2018 Miami Book Fair.
5:47 PM ESTApprox. 14 min.Call-in with Gina Loudon, "Mad Politics"Gina Loudon, a member of the Trump 2020 Campaign Media Advisory Board, offered her analysis of the ... Gina Loudon, a member of the Trump 2020 Campaign Media Advisory Board, offered her analysis of the current political climate and took national viewer phone calls. 6:01 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.LIVE 2018 Miami Book Fair SundayBookTV presents coverage of the 2018 Miami Book Fair. BookTV presents coverage of the 2018 Miami Book Fair. 7:05 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 55 min.2018 National Book AwardsBook TV presented coverage of the 69th annual National Book Awards, which included awards in ... Book TV presented coverage of the 69th annual National Book Awards, which included awards in non-fiction and fiction categories. Novelist Isabel Allende was awarded the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and Doron Weber, vice president and program director of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, received the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community.
9:00 PM ESTApprox. 47 min.Alan Dershowitz & David KaplanAlan Dershowitz, "The Case Against Impeaching Trump" and David Kaplan, "The Most Dangerous Branch: ... Alan Dershowitz, "The Case Against Impeaching Trump" and David Kaplan, "The Most Dangerous Branch: Inside the Supreme Court's Assault on the Constitution," discussed their recent books. 9:47 PM ESTApprox. 36 min.Call-in with Alissa Quart, "Squeezed"Alissa Quart talked about the economic pressures that American families face today and took ... Alissa Quart talked about the economic pressures that American families face today and took national viewer phone calls. 10:23 PM ESTApprox. 32 min.Call-in with Crystal Fleming, "How to Be Less Stupid About Race"Crystal Fleming, sociology and Africana studies professor at Stony Brook University, offered her ... Crystal Fleming, sociology and Africana studies professor at Stony Brook University, offered her thoughts on race in America and took national viewer phone calls.
10:55 PM ESTApprox. 47 min.Adam Gopnik, "At the Strangers' Gate"The New Yorker's, Adam Gopnik, discussed his memoir "At the Strangers' Gate." The New Yorker's, Adam Gopnik, discussed his memoir "At the Strangers' Gate." 11:42 PM ESTApprox. 12 min.Interview with Rania Abouzeid, "No Turning Back"BookTV talked to journalist Rania Abouzeid about the Syrian War. BookTV talked to journalist Rania Abouzeid about the Syrian War. 11:54 PM ESTApprox. 45 min.Author Discussion on President Trump & the Republican PartyRepublican political strategist Rick Wilson, "Everything Trump Touches Dies," and the Council on ... Republican political strategist Rick Wilson, "Everything Trump Touches Dies," and the Council on Foreign Relations' Max Boot, "The Corrosion of Conservatism," offered their thoughts on President Trump and the Republican party.
Monday, November 19
12:39 AM ESTApprox. 51 min.Steve Kornacki, "The Red and Blue"MSNBC correspondent Steve Kornacki explored the 1990s and how that period shaped contemporary ... MSNBC correspondent Steve Kornacki explored the 1990s and how that period shaped contemporary politics. 1:30 AM ESTApprox. 11 min.Interview with Chris Stirewalt, "Every Man a King"Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt provided a history of American populism and took ... Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt provided a history of American populism and took national viewer phone calls. 1:41 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 17 min.Author Discussion on PoliticsBen Rhodes, deputy national security advisor to President Obama, "The World as It Is;" Dan ... Ben Rhodes, deputy national security advisor to President Obama, "The World as It Is;" Dan Pfeiffer, White House director of communications for President Obama, "Yes We (Still) Can;" and radio talk show host Bill Press, "Trump Must Go;" offered their thoughts on the current political landscape.
2:58 AM ESTApprox. 11 min.Interview with Anna Clark, "The Poisoned City"BookTV talked to journalist Anna Clark about the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. BookTV talked to journalist Anna Clark about the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. 3:09 AM ESTApprox. 47 min.Julian Castro, "An Unlikely Journey"Obama administration HUD Secretary and former mayor of San Antonio, Texas, Julian Castro discussed ... Obama administration HUD Secretary and former mayor of San Antonio, Texas, Julian Castro discussed his life and political career. 3:56 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.John Kerry, "Every Day is Extra"Former Secretary of State John Kerry discussed his life and career. Former Secretary of State John Kerry discussed his life and career.
5:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 25 min.Os Guinness, "Last Call for Liberty"Os Guinness discussed liberty and freedom in America. Os Guinness discussed liberty and freedom in America. 6:25 AM ESTApprox. 46 min.Bethany McLean, "Saudi America"Vanity Fair's Bethany McLean took a critical look at the fracking industry in America. Vanity Fair's Bethany McLean took a critical look at the fracking industry in America. 7:11 AM ESTApprox. 49 min.Ivo Daalder and James Lindsay, "The Empty Throne"Ivo Daalder and James Lindsay took a critical look at the Trump administration's efforts to reduce ... Ivo Daalder and James Lindsay took a critical look at the Trump administration's efforts to reduce America's decades-long leadership role in the world.